Highlights

£15,000 KWE suspension, manifold and rustproofing work
Three keepers with the current one since 2009
Smart Glacier White, Savile Grey leather and blue roof
18in Caibre lattice alloys and new tyres with original set included
Recent welding and electrical work
Economical LPG system professionally fitted

The Appeal

When it comes to the XJS, three extra letters are enough to elevate a car amongst enthusiasts. Those letters are KWE, indicating that a factory car has been extensively improved by this model specialist.

KWE turns the XJS into the car it was always meant to be. There are many improvement packages but the firm’s suspension upgrades are particularly sought-after because they deliver a much more engaging and planted GT car.

They are not cheap, though, as this car’s history file shows. The 2011 KWE work included suspension pack, uprated manifold and rust-proofing treatment that brought the final bill to £15,000. It is just one of the expenditures lavished on this car by its current long-term keeper. Recent work includes welding, electrical repairs and, of course, servicing. The car was professionally fitted with a LPG system in 2015.

Finished in smart Glacier White with Savile Grey leather and a tidy blue electric folding roof, this very smart convertible comes to market with long MOT to August containing no advisories.

The vendor writes:

“The car drives beautifully. We have been to the South of France and Italy in it many times. It is very comfortable and it handles superbly after the KWE restoration.

“It is a stunning car. The colour is quite rare, the LPG conversion works seamlessly and saves a fortune on fuel. It still leaves room for enough luggage for a 2 week holiday. I always wanted one of these. The previous keeper was a gentleman farmer who was also a collector and the car was well looked after. He used it for trips to Spain with his wife.”

The History and Paperwork

First registered January 1991
Factory built in May 1990 according to JDHT certificate
JDHT certificate confirms matching numbers and correct colour scheme
Only three registered keepers
First keper retained car for one year
Previous keeper was a gentleman farmer and car collector
Current keeper since December 2009
He has used the car regularly for European road trips as detailed above
Extensive KWE improvements documented in photos undertaken in 2011
This work exceeded £15,000 including suspension, manifold and rustproofing work
Regularly serviced by KWE, Elite Jaguar, Preston Jaguar and Modern Classics
CD of work undertaken by KWE is supplied with car
Fitted with a modern alarm system
Always dry stored by current and previous keepers
Four new tyres, welding work and alarm repairs in October 2024
The car was displayed at a NEC classic car show a few years ago
LPG professionally fitted in 2015
Factory handbook and owner’s manual cassette as shown
Two sets of five wheels including five factory lattice alloys
MOT to 8th August 2025 with no advisories
117,314 miles on MOT and now showing 117,381 miles according to seller

The Condition

Smart, rare and factory correct Glacier White paintwork with coachline in good order
Due to the originality there are some light marks to note in photos but not significant
Bodywork presents well with older cavity wax injection and rustproofing protection by KWE
More recent welding work in October 2024 to attend to structure and bodywork
No obvious corrosion to note aside from some light aging to nearside sill rear edge
Arches, sills and underside in good order for age with no structural advisories on MOT
Bodywork is straight with good panel fit and no reported accident damage
Fitted with a seet of Calibre lattice-style bolted and polished 18in alloy wheels in good order with light aging
Recently fitted with a set of four new Davanti tyres as shown
Additional spare Calibre alloy wheels included in sale as shown
Also supplied with a set of five factory lattice alloys in very good condition with tyres
Dark blue electric folding roof in very good working condition with matching factory tonneau
Exterior chromework including bumpers is well kept with other bumper fittings also presenting well
Vendor advises that there is a small dent in the chrome windscreen surround
Lights in good order particularly the rare and hard to source headlights
Well kept Savile Grey leather interior with blue piping showing some light wear
This is largely limited to the usual high traffic areas such as driver’s seat bolster
Other areas such as carpets, burr walnut veneers, door cards and trim all well kept
Fitted with a high end Pioneer stereo with pop-out screen and navigation system
Blue carpets in good order with protective factory fitted overmats to footwells
Driver’s footwell mat shows some wear that could be easily rectified
Storage box behind rear seats containing warning triangle and fire extinguisher
Well kept switchgear which is in working order including heated suits and cruise control
Air conditioning works but vendor advises there is a small leak requiring annual top ups
Air conditioning system has been converted to modern gas
Dashboard lights converted to LED system
Later factory steering wheel with four spokes
No reported faults with electrics, switchgear or lighting except as noted
No dashboard warning lights visible in photos or advised by seller

The Mechanics

5,343cc Jaguar V12 engine with fuel injection delivering 285bhp
3spd automatic gearbox
Professionally fitted LPG system
KWE performance manifold which we are told returns performance to factory levels
KWE suspension upgrades as detailed in photos and above
HBE Front Cruciform (x) body stiffener to improve handling
New battery fitted in July 2024
Regularly serviced and maintained by marque specialists as detailed above
There is no spare wheel due to LPG kit but a puncture repair kit is provided with car
No reported running or driving issues
Used regularly by the seller for long European trips without issue
Good history file as detailed above and shown in photos
No mechanical or running gear advisories on MOT

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